Short term training on isotope tracer techniques: 11-16 July 2011

The present training programme is organised at CWRDM under
the aegis of the ongoing project on Stable Isotope Facility for Research in
Basic and Applied sciences funded
by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Faculties/
Resource persons for this course will be drawn from Department of Science and Technology,
New Delhi; Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai; Physical Research
Laboratory (PRL), Ahmadabad; National Geo-physical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad
and CWRDM, Kozhikode.

OBJECTIVES
OF THE COURSE

Creating awareness among the participants and familiarise
them with the emerging field of Isotope Hydrology and its applications

Apprising
the participants on the status of Isotope Hydrology in the country and their
future applications

Providing
a forum for interaction among scientists, practising engineers and isotope
specialists

Enabling
the scientists, practising engineers and hydrologists to identify possible
field and laboratory applications of isotope techniques in their respective
areas of activity

COURSE
CONTENT

The programme will have lectures and discussions on
topics like basic concepts of isotopes, isotope systematics and application of stable
and radioactive isotopes in surface and subsurface hydrological studies. Case
studies include stream flow measurements, seepage loss estimation in canals, lake
dynamics, interconnection between water bodies and water balance studies; occurrence
and groundwater recharge mechanisms, pollutant source identification etc., In
addition to this, instrumentation and analytical techniques related to the
topics with field demonstrations and practical training will form part of the
curriculum.

REGISTRATION, TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

Twenty participants representing faculty members and
researchers from academic institutions and officials from Government
Departments who are dealing with water and related subjects will be considered
for the training programme. No registration fee will be charged from participants.
Boarding and lodging will be arranged in the Trainees’ hostel at CWRDM.
Participants have to make their own arrangements for travel. However, those
participants who are associated with the DST programmes at their Institute may
draw their TA/DA from their respective programmes.

Those desirous of participating in
the training may forward the enclosed registration form duly filled-in and
recommended by the Head of the Department/ Institute on or before 25.06.2011.